John Frieh

:nurd: The thing with La Nina is there is a lot of data that suggests that La Nina doesn't necessary mean wet and if anything can actually mean dry... Good example: PDX averages 37.07" of precip per winter (normal winter... no La Nina/El Nino). 2000/2001, 1998/1999 and 1988/1989 were all called/considered La Nina years. For 2000/2001 PDX saw 23.00" of precip for that winter... the driest ever. For 1998/1999 PDX saw 45.93" of precip... wet wet wet! For 1988/1989 PDX saw 32.54" of precip... a little under average. So... it could nuke all winter or... it could be super dry and make for one hell of a winter alpine season. My plan? I'm preparing for both and doing my squats and pullups! Diversify your investments!

I don't remember too much from that night either Jim I think it was Kris who was beating everyone... Brie is that right? Jim you will always be The People's Champ!

Saturday September 29th 5-11 pm If you (or anyone) wants to come down early you guys are more than welcome to crash at my house any of the nights! Will you be defending your air hockey title also Jim?

Ahhh... Cindy. Good times My current personal favorite (though I had a great time doing the filthy 50 this morning) is: 500 thrusters for time. 45 lb olympic bar. Hell yes you should! We are having a prelim before the final so if you make it to the finals awesome and if you don't well you get to start drinking beer earlier Don't sweat the experience part... the difference between the PDX fest and other larger festivals is we don't attract a bunch of pro climbers... it's basically all the home town kids giving it a go. I would mention you have a few weeks before the fest... it wouldn't hurt to dig out your tools and do a few pull ups... or even better con AlpineDave and a few others up there to hit one of you drytool crags once or twice beforehand. See you at the fest

No. 4x4 not needed. Standard pickup/SUV clearance (no lift) is just enough.

Got Grip? Deadlift (1 1/4 x BW): 15 - 12 - 9 - 6 - 3 Pull-ups: 30 - 24 - 18 - 12 - 6 Rope Climb: (20' climb) 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 For time. Post time to comments.

I have a hard time meeting girls

no $12 for one night of climbing (could be less... cant recall) 5:30. get there as early as you can as you will have to take a belay test and they will likely be a line no

[] I'm guessing most of you would probably be more "qualified" for the biggest loser This weekend in LA

Actually more likely Mark Westman, Joe Josephson and/or Roger Strong (not to suggest Marcus isn't a hardman... if/when you meet him ask him about 11300)... we are still massaging the details... once I have more info I will make sure to post them here. PDX Ice Festival Update: This one is specifically for everyone that wishes they could catch all the great slideshow Feathered Friends puts on but can't get off early enough to get to Seattle to catch it... Mark Westman will be putting together a slideshow for the fest... Mark will be focusing on the routes he completed this season in the AK range (Moonflower and Denali Diamond) and how they're a culmination of his own climbing from the Cascades to Alaska, and his own evolution this year into climbing leashless in the mountains. So... free beer... a sick sick slideshow... ice toys to demo... ice comp... and raise money for Hyalite... will I see you there?

I like to horde all my fixed pin karma for winter in case I might happen to find myself two days run out on "M-what was I thinking" terrain and the only thing between myself and buying the farm is some relic I clipped.

Placed it. Couldn't get it out. Would gladly reimburse someone if they were able to get it out without mangling it and returned it to me.

Fixed on the first pitch of Blownout ~30' up. Green alien w/ blue duct tape. Name your price.

Actually more likely Mark Westman, Joe Josephson and/or Roger Strong (not to suggest Marcus isn't a hardman... if/when you meet him ask him about 11300)... we are still massaging the details... once I have more info I will make sure to post them here. Absolutely... every and any one is welcome especially since we are raising money for Hyalite.

You need a reservation at the grasslands? Rope up is at Leavenworth (which requires a reservation)... Tuff Love is at the grasslands (which doesn't require a reservation). Better start working on that kitchen pass Kevin

I think he was going to try for the first weekend in Oct... not sure if got a reservation for that yet but I know that is what he was trying for.

Portland Rock Gym September 29th 2007 5 - 11 pm Demo ice tools and check out other new ice gear from Black Diamond, Grivel and Petzl. Ice climbing comp with prizes for top finishers. Slideshow by local NW hardman Raffling off thousands of dollars of gear with all the proceeds being donated to Keep Hyalite Canyon Open Lots and lots of beer Last year's madness Stayed tuned for more details! Do yer pullups!

Portland Ice Festival End of September. All tools from BD, Grivel, and Petzl will be on hand for people to demo in person.

Hey Blake: did climbing contact you or did you contact climbing? what about the alpinist newswire pieces?

On sale this Saturday! :rawk:

Was your TA's name Gary? That would explain the sympathy point sickie sickie :laf:

beacon on sunday

Fatherhood will do that to you... so I'm told He does have an entire post dedicated to death metal in that blog...